Avalanche Training

NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

In 2006, we accepted our responsibility to our students and the winter adventure community as a whole by offering nationally recognized American Institute Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) courses. AIARE is a nationally recognized curriculum for avalanche education in the U.S., so you know you can trust the information and techniques we teach in the courses below. We are proud to be the largest provider of avalanche training in the East with an AIARE 2 course leader and four AIARE 1 course instructors on staff.

This 4 day course meets both the AIARE Level 1 and AIARE Rescue requirements for recreational education. This course provides a unique opportunity to get more out of the AIARE curriculum and practice the skills you need to make a plan, travel safely and have a great day in the backcountry. We focus on getting the class on snow everyday of the course, and believe that the best way to learn to travel in avalanche terrain is to practice in avalanche terrain. READ MORE…

This single day workshop is the answer to the question “whats next?”. If it has been a while since you took our AIARE 1 avalanche course, or are looking to brush up on your backcountry skiing skills; this is a perfect course for you. We will start out with a quick indoor refresher session and review some of the highlights of the AIARE 1 curriculum. Then, into the field following the route your group created for the day. The goal of today will be to get YOU out in front, making team decisions in the back country. And of course, to get some great turns in on some of the best backcountry ski terrain in the east!READ MORE…

one day / ratio 4:1 / prerequisite AIARE 1 and several days backcountry ski experience

Michael Lackman

Mike Lackman is a New England native who has been teaching and guiding in the White Mountains since 2008. He teaches and guides on rock, snow and ice for EMS, in addition to teaching rope skills to professional rescuers nationwide. Mike enjoys getting to know his students and clients and the challenge of helping them exceed their expectations. When he is not working in the White Mountains you can find him challenging himself to be a better skier, climber and guide on some of the most technical and scenic terrain in North America. His most memorable ascents include summits of Rainier, Hood and Shuksan.